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    Taylor K-2006 Test Kit

    I have the Taylor K-2006 test kit and I am wondering if anyone has any tips for reading the pH? The color variations on the vial are so similar it is hard to tell the difference between them. Is it easier to read in sunlight? Against a white background? Any tips would be appreciated. :testkit:
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    What Pump Filter Combo to Get?

    I currently have a 12' x 24' x 54" AGP which according to the pool calculator holds 8600 gallons. I have the intex pump/filter combo that came with the pool which I have had problems with. They are sending me a replacement under warranty, but I am not expecting it to last all that long either...
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    How do you decide when to give up on a pump?

    I have been having some issues with my pump and it is still under warranty. When do you decide to throw in the towel and fight the warranty to have it replaced?
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    Can an O-Ring really cause trouble?

    Forgive my ignorance, but can an o-ring make my pump suck air and lose pressure? I have been trying to figure out why my pump is working so poorly. The o-rings look a little dry rotted, but they are still there. It seems impossible to think that such a tiny crack in an o-ring could cause such...
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    Intex Krystal Clear Pump problem -UPDATED

    I have a 12 x 24 Intex AG pool that I got last summer. I assembled the pool and filter and everything worked perfectly last year. I left the pool up over the winter, but I brought in the pump/filter and SWG. When I opened the pool last weekend, the water was clear with the exception of a...
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    How are these numbers?

    I am new to the board, but I have been lurking for a while. Today I got my test kit and I was surprised at some of the numbers but I am going to post them along with what I plan to do to adjust them. Could you please let me know if I am on the right track? My pool is an Intex 12 x 24 AGP...
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    Susan B from WV

    Hi Everyone, I have been lurking for awhile, but I finally got my Taylor test kit so I thought I would introduce myself finally. By the way, the test kit is amazing. It is a bit intimidating at first, but I think it is just what I needed. Anyhoo, I live in Princeton, WV and finally got my...